SnowEx SPEEDWING User manual

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05Lit. No. 89451, Rev. 05
This manual supersedes all editions with an earlier date.
CAUTION
Read this document before operating or servicing snowplow.
SNOWPLOWSNOWPLOW
OWNER'S MANUALOWNER'S MANUAL
Original InstructionsOriginal Instructions

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SNOWPLOW OWNER DATA SHEET
Register your snowplow online at www.snowexproducts.com
Owner Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________________________
Dealer Name: ___________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Dealer Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Model/Year: ___________________________________________________________________
Snowplow Model/Year: _________________________________________________________________
Snowplow Type/Size: ___________________________________________ Weight: ___________ lb/kg
Ballast: No ___ Yes ___ Amount____________lb/kg
Hydraulic Unit Serial Number: ____________________________________________________________
Blade Serial Number (see label on back of blade): ____________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Snowplow Owner Data Sheet ...............................3
Preface ..................................................................7
Safety ....................................................................8
Vehicle Application Information...........................16
Ballast Requirements .......................................17
Getting to Know Your Snowplow.........................18
Automatixx®System.........................................18
Blades ..............................................................19
A‑Frame/T‑Frame, Quadrant, and Headgear ..19
SPEEDWING™, POWER PLOW™, and
Straight Blade Snowplows ..........................19
HDV™ Snowplow .........................................20
Mount Kits ........................................................20
STORM SEEKER™ Snowplow Headlamps.....21
Cab Controls ................................................... 22
Straight Blade & SPEEDWING Snowplows ..23
POWER PLOW & HDV Snowplows..............24
Accessories.........................................................25
Attaching Snowplow to Vehicle ...........................27
Operating Your Snowplow...................................31
Straight Blade & SPEEDWING Controls..........31
POWER GRIP™ Hand‑Held Control............31
Joystick Control.......................................... 34
POWER PLOW & HDV Controls..................... 38
POWER GRIP Hand‑Held Control .............. 38
Joystick Control.............................................42
FLEET FLEX Electrical System ....................47
SECURITY GUARD™ System ................. 48
Smooth Stop/Soft Stop ..............................52
One ‑Touch FLOAT .................................... 53
SPEEDWING Blade Positions ...................54
POWER PLOW Blade Positions ..................... 56
HDV Blade Positions....................................... 58
Snowplow Headlamp Check ............................61
Hydraulic System .............................................62
Blade Drop Speed Adjustment.........................62
Transporting Snowplow................................... 64
Driving and Plowing on Snow and Ice ............ 65
Plowing Snow.................................................. 66
General Instructions......................................67
Hard‑Packed Snow.......................................67
Deep Snow ...................................................67
Clearing Driveways ...................................... 68
Clearing Parking Lots .................................. 69

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Parking with Snowplow Attached.................... 69
Towing a Disabled or Stuck Vehicle................ 69
Detaching Snowplow from Vehicle
and Storage .......................................................70
Maintenance........................................................75
Maintenance Videos ........................................75
Preseason Check.............................................75
Postseason Maintenance.................................76
Maintenance and Adjustment.......................... 77
Greasing HDV™ Pivot Pin Hinge.....................78
Aiming Headlamp Beams.................................79
Hydraulic System .............................................81
Fluid Level.....................................................81
Annual Fluid Change ....................................82
Hose or Fitting Replacement ....................... 84
Installing Hydraulic Fittings and Hoses........ 85
Fuse Replacement .......................................... 86
Snowplow Vehicle Battery Best Practices ...... 86
Vehicle..............................................................87
Recycle ............................................................87
Blade Finish .....................................................87
Emergency Parts/Tools....................................87
Troubleshooting............................................... 88
Snowplow Specications & Accessories ........... 89
Snowplow Weights.......................................... 89
Snowplows & Accessories.............................. 90
Pump Motor Specications ............................. 92
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PREFACE
This manual has been prepared to acquaint
you with the safety information, operation, and
maintenance of your new SnowEx®snowplow.
Please read this manual carefully and follow all
recommendations.
Before installing a snowplow, make sure that
your vehicle is equipped with all the vehicle
manufacturer's and our required options for
plowing. This will help ensure protable and
trouble‑free operation of your snowplow. Keep
this manual accessible. It is a handy reference
in case minor service is required.
Your SnowEx snowplow hydraulic unit and
blade both have a serial number. Record these
serial numbers on the Snowplow Owner Data
Sheet at the front of this manual for future
reference.
When service is necessary, bring your snowplow
to your local SnowEx outlet. They know your
snowplow best and are interested in your
complete satisfaction.
The illustrations found in this manual represent
typical components. They may not exactly match
your specic installation.
Most of the information in this Owner's Manual
applies to all Automatixx® applications. Di󰀨erences
among straight blade, POWER PLOW™,
SPEEDWING™, or HDV™ applications are called
out in the text or under separate headings, as
applicable.

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WARNING/CAUTION & INSTRUCTION
LABELS
Become familiar with and inform users about the
warning/caution and serial number labels on the
back of the blade and the instruction label on the
headgear.
NOTE: If labels are missing or cannot be read,
see your sales outlet.
SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
NOTE: Indicates a situation or action that can
lead to damage to your snowplow and vehicle
or other property. Other useful information
can also be described.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.

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POWER PLOW &
SP
EEDWING Blad
es
Only (both sides)
Multiple Pinch
Points Label
SAFETY
Instruction Labels – POWER PLOW™,
SPEEDWING™, and Straight Blades Attach/Detach Label
Warning/Caution Label
Foot Crush
Hazard Label

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SAFETY
Warning/Caution Label
Instruction Labels – HDV™ Blade
Attach/Detach
Label

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SAFETY
Code Denition
YY 2‑Digit Year
MM 2‑Digit Month
DD 2‑Digit Day
LL 2‑Digit Location Code
XXXX 4‑Digit Sequential Number
ZZZZZZ 5‑ or 6‑ Digit Blade Assembly PN
YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ
ZZZZZ
zzzzz YYMMDDLLXXXXZZZZZ
Serial Number Label

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SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Improper installation and operation could cause
personal injury and/or equipment and property
damage. Read and understand labels and the
Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or
making adjustments.
WARNING
Lower the blade when the vehicle is
parked. Temperature changes could
change hydraulic pressure, causing the
blade to drop unexpectedly or damaging
hydraulic components. Failure to do this
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Remove blade assembly before placing
vehicle on hoist.
CAUTION
Read Owner's Manual before operating or
servicing snowplow.
WARNING
Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR
including the blade and ballast.
The rating label is found on the
driver-side vehicle door
cornerpost.
CAUTION
Plowing speed should not exceed 10 mph
(16 km/h).
CAUTION
See your SnowEx®outlet for application
recommendations.
CAUTION
Transport speed should not exceed
45 mph (72 km/h). Further reduce speed
under adverse travel conditions.

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HYDRAULIC SAFETY
• Always inspect hydraulic components and
hoses before using. Replace any damaged or
worn parts immediately.
• If you suspect a hose leak, DO NOT use your
hand to locate it. Use a piece of cardboard
or wood.
FUSES
The SnowEx®electrical and hydraulic systems
contain several automotive‑style fuses. If a
problem should occur and fuse replacement
is necessary, the replacement fuse must be
WARNING
Hydraulic uid under pressure
can cause skin injection injury. If
you are injured by hydraulic uid,
get medical attention immediately.
SAFETY
of the same type and amperage rating as the
original. Installing a fuse with a higher rating can
damage the system and could start a re. Fuse
Replacement, including fuse ratings, is located in
the Maintenance section of this Owner's Manual.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Remove ignition key and put the vehicle
in PARK or in gear to prevent others from
starting the vehicle during installation or
service.
• Wear only snug-tting clothing while working
on your vehicle or snowplow.
• Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure
long hair.
• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from
battery acid, gasoline, dirt, and dust.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the
engine, radiator, hoses, and exhaust pipes.
• Always have a re extinguisher rated BC
handy, for ammable liquids and electrical res.

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SAFETY
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Be careful when using gasoline. Do not use
gasoline to clean parts. Store only in approved
containers away from sources of heat or ame.
CELL PHONES
A driver's rst responsibility is the safe operation
of the vehicle. The most important thing you can
do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and
pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate mobile communication equipment such as
cell phones, text messaging devices, pagers, or
two‑way radios.
VENTILATION
WARNING
Gasoline is highly ammable and gasoline
vapor is explosive. Never smoke while
working on vehicle. Keep all open ames
away from gasoline tank and lines. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.
WARNING
Vehicle exhaust contains lethal fumes.
Breathing these fumes, even in low
concentrations, can cause death. Never
operate a vehicle in an enclosed area
without venting exhaust to the outside.

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BATTERY SAFETY
SAFETY
NOISE
Airborne noise emission during use is below
70 dB(A) for the snowplow operator.
VIBRATION
Operating snowplow vibration does not exceed
2.5 m/s2to the hand‑arm or 0.5 m/s2to the
whole body.
CAUTION
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases, which can cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow ames, sparks, or
lit tobacco to come near the battery. When
charging or working near a battery, always
cover your face and protect your eyes,
and also provide ventilation.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which
burns skin, eyes, and clothing.
• Disconnect the battery before removing
or replacing any electrical components.

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Vehicle application recommendations are based
on the following:
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed must
comply with applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
• The vehicle with the snowplow installed
must comply with the vehicle manufacturer's
stated gross vehicle and axle weight ratings
(found on the driver‑side door cornerpost
of the vehicle) and the front and rear weight
distribution ratio. In some cases, rear ballast
may be required to comply with these
requirements. See "Ballast Requirements" in
this section.
VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
CAUTION
See your SnowEx®outlet/website
for specic vehicle application
recommendations before installation. The
Power Match selection system has specic
vehicle and snowplow requirements.
• SnowEx Power Match selection system
is based on available vehicle capacity for
snowplow equipment on a representative
vehicle equipped with options commonly used
for plowing and with 300 lb (136 kg) of front
seat occupant weight.
• Weights of front seat occupants can be
adjusted above 300 lb (136 kg), but vehicle
with snowplow must not exceed vehicle
GVWR or GAWR.
• In some cases there may be additional
limitations and requirements.
• Installation, modication, and addition of
accessories must comply with published
SnowEx recommendations and instructions.
Available capacity decreases as the vehicle is
loaded with cargo or other truck equipment, or
snowplow accessories are installed.
• If there is uncertainty as to whether available
capacity exists, the actual vehicle as
congured must be weighed.

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VEHICLE APPLICATION INFORMATION
BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
Ballast (additional weight) is an important part of
qualifying vehicles for snowplow eligibility. Rear
ballast must be used when necessary to remain
in compliance with axle ratings and ratios as
specied by the vehicle manufacturer.
If ballast is required, it is important that it be
secured properly behind the rear axle. A ballast
retainer kit is available from your SnowEx®outlet
(PN 62849).
NOTE: The ballast retainer kit is for snowplow
vehicles requiring ballast. See your SnowEx
outlet for the correct amount of ballast
required. Include the weight of the retainer as
part of the ballast requirement. Sand bags are
recommended for use as ballast.
NOTE: Ballast recommended and its weight
calculations assume the entire width of the
bed is lled as close to tailgate as possible.
Position
and secure ballast
as close to the tailgate
as possible.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
Automatixx®SYSTEM
The SnowEx®snowplow consists of all the
components that are readily removable
from the vehicle as a unit. This includes
the blade, quadrant, headgear,
A‑frame, hydraulic unit, and the
STORM SEEKER™ snowplow
headlamps. The snowplow is ready
and easy to mount when you need
to plow snow. When plowing is
completed, remove the snowplow.
The snowplow shall be installed
according to instructions supplied.
SnowEx outlets are trained to provide
this service and other services for this
snowplow.
When the snowplow is o󰀨 the vehicle, (see blade
label or "Detaching Snowplow" in the Detaching
Snowplow from Vehicle & Storage section of this
manual), the complete snowplow can be moved
around on most hard surfaces.
Actual conguration varies by model.
Hydraulic Unit
Headlamps
Power Switch
Headgear
Attach/Detach
Switch
Cable Boot
Lift Ram
Hitch Pin
Lever
Cutting
Edge
Quadrant
A‑Frame
Angle Ram
Blade
Stand (not used
on HDV™ plow)

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
A-FRAME/T-FRAME, QUADRANT,
AND HEADGEAR
SPEEDWING™, POWER PLOW™, and
Straight Blade Snowplows
The quadrant is attached to the back of the blade
with heavy‑duty trip springs and clevis pins with
cotters. The trip springs allow the blade to trip
forward and ride over obstacles such as low
curbs, manhole covers, etc., without damaging the
blade or the vehicle or injuring the driver. For trip
spring adjustment instructions, see "Maintenance
and Adjustment" in the Maintenance section of
this manual.
The quadrant is attached to the triangular A‑frame
with a pivot bolt. The pivot bolt allows the quadrant
and blade to swing right or left.
The hydraulic unit is easy to access and the cover
can be removed without tools. It is conveniently
BLADES
SnowEx®snowplows use high‑strength steel
components to maximize strength and reduce
weight where necessary. All products feature
vertical ribs for added strength and stability, and
straight blades utilize a formed base channel.
SnowEx blades have replaceable high‑carbon
steel cutting edges bolted to the bottom. Cutting
edges should be replaced when worn to the
bottom edge of the blade. SPEEDWING™ wing
cutting edges are adjustable for wear. (See the
Maintenance section in this manual.)

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
located in front of the lift ram.
The snowplow headlamps are also attached to the
headgear.
HDV™ Snowplow
The blade wings are attached to the T‑frame with
a hinge pin, which allows the wings to extend and
retract.
The hydraulic unit is mounted on the front of the
headgear. The hoses remain connected to the
hydraulic unit and the rams.
The snowplow headlamps are also attached to the
headgear.
MOUNT KITS
Custom mounts have been designed for most
vehicles. Due to di󰀨erences among vehicle
models, mounts are generally not interchangeable.
The mount is fastened to the underside of the
vehicle frame and provides the primary connecting
point between the snowplow and the vehicle.
Two removable receiver brackets are attached
to the mount using pins and hairpin cotters. The
receiver brackets are easily removed to provide
more road clearance during the non‑plowing
months of the year.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SNOWPLOW
STORM SEEKER™ SNOWPLOW
HEADLAMPS
The snowplow headlamps include STORM SEEKER
dual‑beam halogen headlamps with combination
park and turn signals. A pre‑wired harness with
a plug‑in module requires no headlamp wire
splicing. The headlamps conform to Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
WARNING
Your vehicle must be equipped with
snowplow headlamps and directional
lights.
When the electrical plugs are connected, the
vehicle headlamps will automatically switch to the
snowplow headlamps when they are turned ON.
When the electrical plugs are disconnected, the
headlamps will automatically switch to vehicle
headlamps when they are turned ON.
Replacement parts are available through your
local SnowEx®outlet.